Christian Science Practitioner Roundtables

Join us for a Christian Science practitioner roundtable

Roundtable participants discuss the significance of Christ-healing as the foundation of our church.

Christian Science practitioner roundtables are small, intimate gatherings in the round of members interested in the practice of Christian Science, with a facilitator provided by the Christian Science Practitioner Activities department of The Mother Church. We call it a "roundtable," but we don’t actually use a table or podium. The idea is to create the feeling of a family discussion around the kitchen table.

Christ-healing is the very foundation of Christian Science, and practitioner roundtables are an inspiring way for members who would like to further their own healing practice to find out more about the public practice. We hope you will bring your own questions!

Types of roundtables

ROUNDTABLE A: For church members as healers. A wonderful opportunity for members to consider the importance of their role as Christian Science healers (see Church Manual, 92:7).

ROUNDTABLE B: For those interested in, and/or actively working toward Journal listing—and Journal and Herald-listed Christian Science practitioners. An excellent opportunity to share ideas on the journey into the full-time practice.

ROUNDTABLE C: For Journal-listed Christian Science practitioners. A time for sharing experiences and challenges, and for building fellowship in this important work.

What you can expect

Chairs are set up in the round and all participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, questions, successes, or other ideas one might be inspired to share. A roundtable group of about 25 people is best, but the groups can be as large as 40, with two concentric circles of seats. There is no minimum number of participants. Each roundtable typically lasts 2-3 hours, depending on the number of attendees.

Even if you live far away from any other Christian Scientists or branches of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, you can still join The Mother Church, global headquarters for the Church of Christ, Scientist.